H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School): admissions and school facts
H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School) (DBN 07X259) is a New York City public high school in Mott Haven-Port Morris, the Bronx with one admissions program. Admission: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). 86% of students graduate in four years.
- Programs
- 1
- 4-year graduation
- 86%
- College and career rate
- 62%
- Students
- 731
- Applicants per seat
- 1
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How to get in
Seats and applicants are from the DOE directory for the Fall 2025 admissions round. Rules can change: confirm them on MySchools.
Educational Option (Ed. Opt.)X37A
Focus: Health Professions
Educational Option: the school takes students of mixed levels. About 16% of seats go to high-scoring students, 68% to mid-range and 16% to lower-scoring; a random number decides within each category.
198 seats · 128 applicants · 1 per seat
About the school
At HERO High, students prepare for successful careers in fields where they can change the world for the better. Students study to become a doctor or a nurse, a teacher, or a nonprofit or arts management professional through a challenging course of study that includes early college classes, real world problem solving, advanced math and science classes, a comprehensive work-based learning program and paid internships. There is lots of extra support at HERO High, including tutoring in every subject and an intensive advisory program that allows parents to stay in close contact with the school and students to receive the guidance they need. HERO students work hard, but they also have lots of fun at our many after-school clubs, arts electives, trips, school events and more. HERO students receive support even after they graduate, through tutoring for college classes, career coaching and and...
Courses and languages
Languages: Spanish
Sports and clubs
Girls: Basketball, Bowling, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Wrestling
Boys: Baseball, Basketball, Indoor Track, Outdoor Track, Soccer, Swimming
Clubs: Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA)
Students
- Girls
- 64%
- English language learners
- 11%
- Students with disabilities
- 25%
- Economic need index
- 94%
- Asian
- 1%
- Black
- 33%
- Hispanic
- 63%
- White
- 1%
- Multi-racial
- 1%
- Native American
- 1%
What the school community says
Share of positive answers in the 2026 NYC School Survey. This is a DOE survey, not a rating from us.
- Students feel safe
- 77%
- Rigorous instruction
- 48%
- Supportive environment
- 61%
- Family and community ties
- 85%
Location and getting there
- Address
- 455 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10455
- Neighborhood
- Mott Haven-Port Morris
- Subway
- 2, 5 to Jackson Av; 6 to East 143rd St-St Mary's St
- Bus
- Bx17, Bx19, Bx33, Bx4
- School hours
- 8:25 AM – 3:15 PM
- Building access
- Partially Accessible
Where to check and ask
Common questions
How do you get into H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School)?
H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School) admits students through: Educational Option (Ed. Opt.). Families apply by ranking programs on one MySchools application; the application closes December 4, 2026 for fall 2027 entry.
How competitive is H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School)?
In the Fall 2025 round the school’s programs had 1 applicants per seat. Your real chance also depends on your priority group and admissions method.
What is the graduation rate at H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School)?
86% of students graduate in four years, and the college and career rate is 62% (DOE Fall 2025 directory).
Where is H.E.R.O. High (Health, Education, and Research Occupations High School) and how do you get there?
The school is at 455 Southern Blvd, the Bronx. Subway: 2, 5 to Jackson Av; 6 to East 143rd St-St Mary's St. Bus: Bx17, Bx19, Bx33, Bx4.
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Sources: NYC DOE Fall 2025 admissions directory, DOE InfoHub demographics 2025-26, SAT 2024-25, NYC School Survey. School Match is not affiliated with NYC Public Schools. How we calculate chances, and how accurate they are